Kokomo, Indiana

Kokomo: The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana. It is located on the Wabash River in north-central Indiana. Kokomo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Kokomo Speedway and the Kokomo Historical Society.

About

Kokomo is a city located in the county of Howard in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 45,468 and a population density of 478 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58,243 inhabitants.

The city was created 169 years ago in 1854.

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Location of Kokomo on Indiana map.

Quick Facts about Kokomo

Population : 58,243 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Indiana (United States)
County : Howard County
Postal code : 46901–46904
Phone Area Codes : 765
Area : 95.2 km2
Altitude : 810 feet / 247 meters
Capital city : Kokomo is capital of Howard County
Establishment : January 01, 1855 (169 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Local time : 07:41:21 (27th April 2024)
Density : 612 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 21.93% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Kokomo is located at 40°29'11"N 86°8'1"W (40.4864300, -86.1336000).

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Demographics

The population of Kokomo increased by 21.93% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 45,468 - census
2011 58,208 21.89% estimation process
2012 58,212 0.01% estimation process
2013 58,204 -0.01% estimation process
2014 58,158 -0.08% estimation process
2015 57,980 -0.31% estimation process
2016 57,762 -0.38% estimation process
2017 57,858 0.17% estimation process
2018 57,922 0.11% estimation process
2019 58,020 0.17% estimation process
2020 58,243 0.38% estimation process

Kokomo zip code is 46901. County name: Howard, County fips: 18067

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Best Things to Do in Kokomo

1 Highland Park

Rating: 4.6 (1123)

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Highland Park

2 We Care Park

Rating: 4.8 (930)

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We Care Park

3 Foster Park

Rating: 4.4 (775)

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Foster Park

4 Jackson Morrow Park

Rating: 4.6 (633)

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Jackson Morrow Park

5 Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center

Rating: 4.4 (626)

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Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center

Where ot Eat in Kokomo

1 Texas Roadhouse

Rating: 4.3 (2357)

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Texas Roadhouse

2 Hacienda Mexican Restaurants

Rating: 4.2 (1735)

2006 S Plate St, Kokomo, IN 46902, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hacienda Mexican Restaurants

3 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Rating: 4.2 (1623)

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4 Chili's Grill & Bar

Rating: 4.1 (1207)

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Chili's Grill & Bar

5 Red Lobster

Rating: 4.3 (1008)

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Red Lobster

Where to Stay in Kokomo

1 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kokomo

Rating: 4.4 (339)

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kokomo

Other Places in Kokomo

1 Kokomo City Hall

Rating: 4.3 (4)

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Kokomo City Hall

2 Kokomo's Mayor's Office

Rating: 5 (1)

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3 Kokomo City Development Department

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People born in Kokomo (51)

People born in Kokomo, including AIDS spokesperson and "poster boy" Ryan White, politician Elwood Hillis, journalist Steve Kroft, .

List

  • Ahmed Johnson (American football player and professional wrestler) he was born in 06/06/1963
  • LeRoy Samse (athletics competitor) he was born in 13/09/1883
  • Strother Martin (American actor) he was born in 26/03/1919
  • Elmer Ottis Wooton (U.S. botanist (1865-1945)) he was born in 19/09/1865
  • Forest Harness (politician and United States Army officer (1895-1974)) he was born in 24/06/1895
  • George Davis (American art director) he was born in 17/04/1914
  • Jimmy Rayl (American basketball player) he was born in 21/06/1941
  • Jack Purvis (American musician) he was born in 11/12/1906
  • Milton Kraus (American politician) he was born in 26/06/1866
  • Sylvia (American recording artist; country singer) she was born in 09/12/1956
  • William N. Vaile (American politician) he was born in 22/06/1876
  • Brandon Beachy (American baseball player) he was born in 03/09/1986
  • Joe Thatcher (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 04/10/1981
  • Darrell Johns (American basketball player) he was born in 16/04/1976
  • Jim Ligon (American basketball player) he was born in 22/02/1944
  • Norman Bridwell (American author) he was born in 15/02/1928
  • Selwyn Ward (American actor) he was born in 13/06/1977
  • Beth Brooke-Marciniak (Global Vice Chair of Public Policy for Ernst & Young) she was born in 01/01/1959

Schools in Kokomo

College & universities near Kokomo, IN

Code Name City ZIP
151333 Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo (IN) 46902-9003
462017 Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo Kokomo (IN) 46901-6248
481863 Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo Kokomo (IN) 46902-3650
488679 Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion (IN) 46953
151801 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion (IN) 46953-4974

Stations (5)

Amtrak & bus stations near Kokomo, IN

Code Name Address Type
LAF Lafayette station 200 North 2nd St. RAIL
CRB Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana 1000 Smith Ave BUS
IND Indianapolis Union Station 350 South Illinois Street RAIL
CRF Crawfordsville Spring and Green Streets RAIL
REN Rensselaer 619 North Cullen Street RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Kokomo

Post Office Name City ZIP
Uptown Post Office Kokomo (IN) 46901
Kokom Post Office Kokomo (IN) 46902
Oakford Post Office Oakford (IN) 46965
West Middleton Post Office West Middleton (IN) 46995
Galveston Post Office Galveston (IN) 46932

Other cities in Howard County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Howard County , IN.

City Name Population Title
Indian Heights 3,011 Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana
Greentown 2,367 Town in Indiana, United States
Russiaville 1,103 City in Howard County, Indiana, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Kokomo distances to largest Indiana cities